When NBC ordered a drama series based on the events leading up to Thomas Harris’ “Red Dragon,” the big question from many fans was how Bryan Fuller and company would put their imprint on the iconic character of Dr. Hannibal Lecter.

After watching a full season of “Hannibal,” those questions were gone. It’s not that Mads Mikkelsen made anybody forget Anthony Hopkins’ Oscar-winning performance, but the “Casino Royale” veteran’s take on the creepy cannibal was nuanced, reptilian and terrifying in its own way.

“Hannibal” arrives on DVD on Tuesday, September 24 and HitFix has an exclusive clip of a bonus feature in which Mikkelsen and series creator Bryan Fuller discuss making Lecter their own.

Thanks to strong reviews and its unique international financing deal, rather than its precariously low ratings, “Hannibal” was renewed for a second season and will be back on NBC at a yet-to-be-determined time.

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“‘Hannibal’ arrives on TV on Tuesday, September 24” you mean “arrives on DVD” right?

By: dan

09.24.2013 @ 6:24 PM

JQ – Yup. Fixed! Thanks…

-Daniel

By: marc

09.24.2013 @ 6:35 PM

Hannibal was one of the best written, most visually striking dramas in a long time. I hope it get the viewership it merits, especially when series so derivative like “the blacklist’ can get buzz.

By: Jenni

09.24.2013 @ 6:42 PM

You couldn’t be more correct. The writing on Hannibal is incredible. The show is fantastic. Can’t wait for season 2!!!

By: smreyno

09.24.2013 @ 7:17 PM

Really looking forward to the DVD. Fuller’s incredibly eloquent whenever he talks about the source material, how they went about adapting it, the visual elements of the show, etc. I don’t think it’ll ever be popular (it’s a violent, uncomfortable show to watch, and not all viewers are going to be up for it), but I hope the way it’s financed and the decent critical attention it gets keep it on for awhile. I SO want to see them do their version of “Red Dragon.”

By: Marc

09.24.2013 @ 7:31 PM

i agree violent and uncomfortable but so compelling – it makes you forget that you know the ultimate end has been written already. It would benefit from having a fixed lifespan so that they could culminate in their own version of Red Dragon